Peak bloom, defined by NPS as the day when 70 percent of Cherry tree blossoms are open, typically occurs in D.C. between late March and early April. This year’s predicted dates represent a return to recent trends after 2024’s peak bloom occurred unusually early on March 17 due to warmer temperatures in January 2024.

The National Park Service projects the cherry blossom trees that line the Tidal Basin in D.C. will likely be at peak bloom from March 28 to 31.

The cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in DC are predicted to reach peak bloom from March 28 to 31, 2025, the National Park Service announced at a National Cherry Blossom Festival press conference on Thursday.

"The most likely time to reach peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April," the NPS says. The NPS has predicted peak bloom will be March 28 to 31 this year, while Storm Team4 predicts peak bloom between March 28 and April 3.

With the countdown to the bloom of Washington, D.C.'s beloved cherry blossoms in full swing, the Washington Capitals unveiled a special jersey Tuesday to ring in the iconic pink flowers and celebrate the team's 50th anniversary.

The sweet sweaters include said Eagle grabbing a cherry blossom branch in honor of Washington, D.C.'s annual festival, as well as a themed 50th anniversary patch on the shoulders.

As winter slowly gives way to warmer temperatures, attention in metropolitan Washington D.C. turns to the blossoming of the cherry blossoms that ring the Tidal Basin near the National Mall. Originally a gift to the citizens of the city from Japan,

An auction for the player-worn jerseys will open at noon that day. Any fans interested in these unique offerings will need to open up the checkbook, though. Last year’s jerseys fetched more than $1,000 at auction,